Environmental Health

Environmentalists sue EPA to reassess a toxic chemical used at Monroe Energy

If highly reactive hydrofluoric acid (HF) was released from the Monroe Energy refinery in Trainer, it could form a ground-hugging cloud extending up to 17 miles and affecting as many as 1.9 million people in addition to delicate ecosystems nearby. HF attacks the human body causing burns, organ damage and death, a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency claims.

commentary: Use your power as consumers to shop for electricity in PA

Aside from adjusting your thermostat to conserve electricity, the only control Pennsylvania consumers have over their electric bill is their electric supply –– the product that actually powers their home. What most people don’t realize is they have options to shop for different suppliers, just like they shop for other products and services. And the savings can be significant.

CRCQL, other community groups say ‘NO’ to LNG terminal in Delco

Last week, CEO of Penn America, Franc James, boasted to the press that he met with White House officials about his project to build a colossal LNG export terminal in Delaware County, PA. There is absolutely no place to locate such a massive project that won’t pose unacceptable risks to the people and the environment here. That’s why the federal government advises these get placed in remote locations, far from vulnerable areas,” local organizations contend.

Fourth Annual Sustainability Conference – June 9-14

The Delaware County Office of Sustainability will be hosting the 4th Annual Delaware County Sustainability Conference the week of June 9th – 14th, 2025, as a hybrid event! this year’s conference will blend the enthusiasm and energy of the previous events, while improving accessibility and casting a wider net to allow more community members to take part in the conference.
Topics will be centered around the County’s six sustainability focus areas of natural resources, energy and efficiencies, transportation, zero waste, climate resiliency and health and wellness.

EPA’s own AI declares climate change real, manmade

EPA has a new generative artificial intelligence tool. And it believes climate change is dangerous. “Climate change is real and is supported by a vast body of scientific evidence,” it states in one answer. “It refers to significant and lasting changes in the Earth’s climate, particularly an increase in global temperatures, largely due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation and industrial processes.”

Radnor Wins Awards for Flood Reduction Project

Radnor Township and Meliora Design recently received the Public Projects Award and Audience Choice Award for “South Devon Area Flood Reduction: Revitalizing a Wooded Wetland Preserve in Radnor” at the first Green Stormwater Infrastructure Projects & Innovation Showcase hosted by the Sustainable Business Network

Upper Darby schools to get $2.4M, three other Delco districts get solar grants

Pennsylvania has awarded grants totaling $22.5 million to 73 schools across the state to help pay for solar energy installations under thew Solar for Schools Program, the Commonwealth Financing Authority announced Tuesday. The Upper Darby School District will receive about $2.4 million for six schools and three other Delaware County districts – Rose Tree-Media, William Penn and Haverford – also were awarded grants.

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